Proclamation 
By 
Paul E. Patton 
Governor 
Of The Commonwealth of Kentucky 

To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come:

WHEREAS, People of all ages have developed a condition known as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity as a result of a single massive exposure or repeated low level exposures to toxic chemicals and other irritants in the environment; and 

WHEREAS, MCS is a chronic Condition for which there is no known cure and which symptoms include chronic fatigue, muscle and joint pains, asthma, short term memory loss, headaches and other respiratory and neurological problems;, and 

WHEREAS, MCS can cause major financial, employment, housing, health and social consequences for people who have this disability; and

WHEREAS, The health of the general population is at risk from chemical exposures that can lead to illnesses that may be preventable through reduction or avoidance of chemicals in the air, water and food in both indoor and outdoor environments; and 

WHEREAS, MCS is recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Social Security Administration, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Environmental Protection agency, as well as other state and national government agencies and commissions which have supported the health and welfare of the chemically injured; and 

WHEREAS, Reasonable Accommodations, information about and recognition of MCS can provide opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy access to work, schooling, public facilities and other settings where they can continue to contribute their skills, ideals, creativity, abilities and knowledge; and 

WHEREAS, People with MCS need the support and understanding of family, friends co-workers and society as they struggle with their illness and adapt to new life styles;

Now, Therefore, I, Paul E. Patton, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, do hereby proclaim the week of May 12, 1999 as MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY AWARENESS WEEK in Kentucky.

Done At The Capitol, in the City of Frankfort, this the 13th day of April, in the year of Our Lord One Thousand
Nine Hundred Ninety-nine and the 207th year of the Commonwealth.



Paul E. Patton 
Governor 

John Y. Brown III 
Secretary of State